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News & Views | 6/29/21
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Watchdog Says Insurrectionist Lawmakers, Including Trump, Should Be Barred From Public Office
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"If you want to be elected president, you have to be 35 years old, you
have to be a natural-born citizen, and you cannot take an oath of office
and then turn around and incite an insurrection."
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UK Weighs 'Shockingly Cruel' Plan to Detain Refugees in Offshore Holding Centers
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"This move would be extremely damaging and will give a green light to
other countries to also shirk their responsibility," said Amnesty
International.
500+ Groups Rally on Capitol Hill Demanding End to 'Outrageous' Fossil Fuel Subsidies
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"Action taken now will help us protect our climate, promote a more
equitable, clean energy economy for America, and strengthen
international leadership."
Ilhan Omar Says Progressives Ready to Withhold Votes From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
The Minnesota Democrat said an internal survey found that more than 40
Progressive Caucus members would refuse to vote for the bipartisan bill
if it's not accompanied by a bold reconciliation package.
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Experts Warn Florida Tower Disaster Is Climate Emergency 'Wake-Up Call'
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
One local risk assessment specialist said the building's collapse "could
be a canary-in-the-coal-mine-type event" as sea levels rise.
Court Ruling in Facebook's Favor Seen as Reason for Urgent Antitrust Reform
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"Once again, our antitrust laws have been shown by the courts to be
woefully inadequate to address the abuses of the richest companies in
the world."
Ultra-Contagious Covid Delta Variant 'Wreaking Havoc' Worldwide
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"This is devastating. And it didn't have to happen. The world urgently
needs a People's Vaccine."
'Not Going to Happen': Progressives Slam McConnell Effort to Sabotage Reconciliation Bill
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The last person who should have a say on our agenda is Senate MINORITY
Leader Mitch McConnell," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
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Peter Thiel Will Pay Zero in Federal Income Tax on His $5 Billion in Gains
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by Bob Lord
Lawmakers have known about this giant loophole for years. Now it's time
to do something about it.
The Brazilian Government Is Waging War on Indigenous Rights
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by Mark Harris, Denise Ferreira da Silva
The Bolsonaro government is using legislation and the courts to try to
deprive indigenous people of their rights.
Dear NPR: The Stock Market Is Not the Economy
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by John Buell
Rather than stock market prices I would rather be regularly informed
about hunger in America.
Biden's Position on Line 3 Abandons His Climate Commitments
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by Tina Gerhardt
Climate activists and Indigenous leaders continue the fight against the
Enbridge Line 3 pipeline, which is a violation of Indigenous treaties,
human rights, and the planet.
It's Time for a New Good Neighbor Policy Toward Latin America
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by Jesse Jackson
President Biden must resist trying to revive a new Cold War with China
and using that to undermine progressive governments in South America and
side with the industrial oligarchs.
Though Evidence Is Lacking, US Media Give New Respect to Lab Leak Theory
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by Joshua Cho
Despite the sudden media enthusiasm for the lab leak theory, there
remains as little compelling evidence that the virus escaped from a
Chinese lab as there always has been.
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Newswire...
Common Cause Urges U.S. House Members to Support Select Committee to Investigate January 6th Insurrection
Common Cause
Indigenous, Climate & Racial Justice Activists Will Sit-In at White House Entrances on Wednesday
Indigenous Environmental Network
Members of Congress Urge Secretary Haaland to Use Emergency Authority to Save Western Monarchs
Center for Biological Diversity
Green Party Decries Biden’s Retreat on Climate in Infrastructure Stimulus, Line 3 Pipeline
Green Party of the US
Wendy's Becomes Fast Food Leader in Reducing Antibiotic Resistance Risk
As You Sow
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